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middle age var. of "what should I buy?"

Author: Steve
Date: 2001-04-10 03:22

I am a 41 yr old baby clarinet student. I love it when I hit the notes, and can find myself rolling on the floor laughing with my kids when I don�t hit the notes. Either way, it�s fun. I am good enough on the tenor recorder that I play in the churches we attend. I expect to continue with the clarinet for many years to come. At this point, however, some things are certain:

--I will not be a professional player; I already hold the most important first chair in the world (Lazy Boy)
--I will not be in a marching band (at least in the rain)
--Money is not the primary factor (or probably even secondary)

I would love to get rid of this noxious rental, and get a great clarinet to learn with. Factors to consider include sound quality (personal yes, but interested in YOUR opinion), ease of play (I�ll take all the help I can get!), and pride of ownership (to be honest!) I am considering a Buffet R13, or a LeBlanc Pete Fountain.

Question:
Am I overlooking other considerations (for me) in a student model or �upgrade� such as the Yamaha 34 other than price? The advice of "try as many as you can get your hands on..." can only go so far.

Thanks for sharing your experience.

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